Rohit Sharma pranks fellow cricketers in Insta video

Cricket star Rohit Sharma, affectionately known as "Hitman" for his explosive batting, is currently dominating social media with a hilarious off-field antics. A video showcasing his mischievous side as he pulls a "shock pen" prank on his friends and fellow cricketers has gone wildly viral, leaving fans and teammates alike in fits of laughter.

The widely circulated video, which Rohit himself shared on his social media handle, captures a series of light-hearted betrayals with the unsuspecting victims of a novelty shock pen.

The video begins with one of Rohit's friends attempting to pull the prank on Sharma himself, offering him the fake pen for an autograph. Rohit, however, quickly spots the gag and declares, "This is not a pen. I know about this pen. Let me show you now, I will use it on someone very special."

The Indian opener then uses the pen on a friend in a café. Both are left momentarily startled after pressing the button and receiving a mild electric jolt, much to Rohit's amusement.

The highlight of the video comes when Rohit targets his former India and Mumbai teammate, pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, during a gym session. Rohit hands Kulkarni the pen, asking for an autograph. Kulkarni, a picture of innocence, tries to use the pen and is immediately zapped.

Kulkarni's reaction is gold—he is visibly surprised and clicks the pen again only to receive a second shock, which leaves Rohit and others in uncontrollable laughter. The genuine surprise on Kulkarni's face is what truly elevates the clip to viral status.

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The video has resonated strongly with fans, offering a glimpse into the fun-loving and approachable side of the former India captain, as this hilarious episode proves he is as quick-witted off the pitch as he is at scoring centuries on it. The clip instantly became a sensation across social media platforms, garnering millions of views, likes, and shares within hours of being posted. Fans flooded the comments section, praising Rohit's sense of humour and calling him an ultimate prankster. 

While he's busy pranking teammates off the field, Rohit Sharma is currently enjoying one of the biggest achievements of his illustrious career on it, solidifying his status as an ODI legend.

Rohit Sharma has recently claimed the ICC Men's ODI Batting Ranking's top spot for the first time in his career. This historic achievement followed a spectacular performance in the recent three-match ODI series against Australia, where he was named Player of the Series. At the age of 38, this feat makes him the oldest Indian batter to ever reach the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI rankings, a testament to his incredible longevity and form.